hand removal on mat dial

[johnbicht]

Is it safe to use conventional hand remover tools that press against the dial, either levers or the Bergeron Presto type, on a mat submariner dial. Naturally this includes the use of a Bergeron dial protector.

I don't have any idea how soft the mat finish is. When the watch was brand new it was discovered to have a shiny mark on the dial - which Rolex replaced. This makes me think it might be very soft.